How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Erlangen (ER) online?

Digital entry for the Erlangen registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Erlangen) is not required.

Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Erlangen?

For online processing in the Erlangen district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.

How do I receive the documents and stickers for my ER license plate?

After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered ER license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Erlangen.

Vehicle transfer in Erlangen

ER· Stadt Erlangen

Have you bought a used vehicle or moved to Erlangen? With a transfer, the vehicle is re-registered to you or to your new place of residence. You decide whether to keep the previous plate or choose a new one. All steps, documents and the responsible authority in Erlangen can be found here.

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Documents required for Transfer of ownership in Erlangen

Registration certificate parts I and II
Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number)
Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV)
Previous plates (if changing the plate)
SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document

How Transfer of ownership works online

1Enter vehicle and new keeper details
2Upload eVB and roadworthiness certificate
3Sign documents digitally
4Transfer is filed, documents arrive by post

Frequently asked questions: Transfer of ownership in Erlangen

How quickly can I submit Transfer of ownership for Erlangen (ER) online?: Digital entry for the Erlangen registration district usually takes only about three to five minutes. An on-site appointment at the authority (Stadt Erlangen) is not required.
Which documents do I need for Transfer of ownership in Erlangen?: For online processing in the Erlangen district, please have the following ready: Registration certificate parts I and II, Electronic insurance confirmation (eVB number), Valid roadworthiness test (HU/TÜV), Previous plates (if changing the plate), SEPA direct debit mandate and ID document.
How do I receive the documents and stickers for my ER license plate?: After completing the online procedure, the official notice, registration documents, stickers, and optionally ordered ER license plates are sent directly by post to your address in Erlangen.

More digital platform services for Erlangen (ER)

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Responsible registration office Erlangen

Stadt Erlangen – Public information of the responsible authority – not part of this portal.

Rathausplatz 1
91052 Erlangen
Bayern

Opening hours: Mo-Di 08:00-18:00, Mi,Do,Fr 08:00-12:00

Contact

Phone:: 09131-86-1616
Email:: kfz-zulasssung@stadt.erlangen.de

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You complete the process directly on this platform – no appointment, no trip to the authority. Documents and plates arrive by post.

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